Meghalaya has completed more than 82% of hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to Chief Electoral Officer Dr B.D.R. Tiwari. The review took place on September 15, 2026, as election officials assessed the progress of the ongoing verification exercise.
The state has also identified 542 electors as ineligible for inclusion in the final electoral roll following scrutiny and due process. Officials stressed that the finding does not mean that every person who received a notice will automatically lose their place on the electoral roll. The Election Department will give affected electors an opportunity to present their documents and respond.
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Over 5.36 Lakh Hearings Conducted
The Draft Electoral Roll for Meghalaya contains 21,69,243 electors. During the SIR process, election authorities generated 6,51,735 notices for cases that required further verification.
Officials have delivered 6,46,397 notices so far. Another 5,190 notices remain pending for delivery.
The authorities have conducted 5,36,468 hearings, which represents 82.31% of the notices generated. Election officials continue to work on the remaining cases and have directed district teams to complete the pending hearings within the revised schedule.
Notices Do Not Mean Automatic Deletion
The Election Department has clarified an important aspect of the Meghalaya SIR 2026 process. Receiving a notice does not automatically lead to deletion of a name from the electoral roll.
Officials must follow the prescribed procedure before taking a final decision. They must also provide the concerned elector with a reasonable opportunity to present their case.
This provision allows electors to submit relevant documents and clarify discrepancies in their records. The process aims to distinguish between genuine voters and cases that require removal after verification.
The CEO has repeatedly stressed the importance of giving every concerned elector an opportunity to be heard before the authorities finalise the electoral roll.
No Mapping and Mapping Discrepancies
The notices issued during the SIR exercise cover different categories of electoral records.
Officials reported 2,22,786 “No Mapping” cases. These cases involve electors whose records could not be mapped to the relevant previous electoral database.
Another 4,28,949 cases involve mapping discrepancies. Authorities have issued notices in these cases so that electors can clarify their records and provide the required information.
The verification process helps election officials examine these discrepancies before they prepare the final electoral roll.
Claims and Objections Continue
The Election Department has also received thousands of applications under the claims and objections process.
Since the publication of the Draft Electoral Roll, Meghalaya has received 17,061 applications. These include 9,343 Form 6 applications for inclusion in the electoral roll.
Officials have also received 1,076 Form 7 applications and 6,642 Form 8 applications. Form 7 relates to objections and proposed deletions, while Form 8 covers shifting and corrections in electoral records.
The authorities have extended the deadline for filing claims and objections to September 18, 2026. This gives eligible citizens additional time to check their details and submit applications where necessary.
Eligible Electors Urged to Check Their Names
The Election Department has urged eligible citizens to check their names and personal details in the Draft Electoral Roll.
Electors whose names do not appear in the draft list can submit Form 6 along with the prescribed declaration and supporting documents. People who have received notices should attend their scheduled hearings and provide the documents requested by election officials.
The Meghalaya government has also encouraged citizens to cooperate with Booth Level Officers and other election officials during the verification process. The objective remains to ensure that eligible citizens remain on the electoral roll while authorities identify ineligible entries through the prescribed process.
Political Parties Participate in the Process
Recognised political parties have also taken part in the SIR process. Political parties have appointed Booth Level Agents (BLAs) to assist with verification and raise issues related to electoral records.
According to the latest figures, political parties have appointed 1,814 BLAs across Meghalaya. The NPP has appointed 736 BLAs, while the BJP has appointed 393. The VPP has appointed 320, the Congress 186, the UDP 121 and the AITC 58.
The participation of political parties provides another layer of engagement during the electoral roll revision. Their representatives can assist electors and flag discrepancies during the process.
Meghalaya Revises Electoral Roll Under SIR
The Special Intensive Revision began with a house-to-house verification exercise across Meghalaya. The state completed the enumeration phase in July.
The Election Department reported that officials distributed and digitised enumeration forms for the entire electorate during that phase. The exercise covered 23,49,645 electors before the draft roll was prepared.
The Draft Electoral Roll later listed 21,69,243 electors. The subsequent notice and hearing process now allows officials to examine records that require further verification.
The SIR aims to improve the accuracy of Meghalaya’s electoral roll. It also seeks to ensure that eligible citizens do not lose their voting rights during the revision.
Final Electoral Roll Due on October 21
The Election Department will continue the disposal of claims and objections and complete the remaining hearings until October 17, 2026. Authorities have scheduled the publication of the final electoral roll for October 21, 2026.
The revised schedule gives electors more time to respond to notices and submit claims or objections. Officials have asked district election teams to speed up pending hearings while following the required procedures.
Verification Process Enters Final Stage
The latest figures show that Meghalaya has completed most of the hearings under the Meghalaya SIR 2026 exercise. With more than 82% of hearings completed and 542 electors found ineligible after scrutiny, election officials now face the task of completing the remaining cases.
The authorities will continue to examine claims, objections and supporting documents before preparing the final electoral roll. For electors, the process provides an opportunity to verify their details and respond to any notice issued by the Election Department.
The final electoral roll will provide the next official picture of Meghalaya’s electorate after the completion of the SIR process. Until then, the Election Department will continue hearings and verification to complete the exercise according to the revised schedule.
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